The fate was changed, the mistress of the Hou family was slapped in the face and made money to win

Chapter 129 Shen Yanxi expresses his feelings

Jiang Suining was startled. Facing Shen Yanxi's questioning gaze, she lowered her eyes and drank her tea. "Of course."

Hearing these two words, Shen Yanxi felt a little relieved.

"Ms. Jiang, I..."

"Mr. Shen is extremely talented, and comes from a family of officials. His future marriage will surely be well-matched. I would like to congratulate him in advance." Jiang Suining interrupted Shen Yanxi with a smile.

Having said that, she naturally understood what Shen Yanxi meant.

She didn't have much contact with Shen Yanxi, so she didn't know why Shen Yanxi would have such thoughts. But whether it was Zhou Changfeng or Shen Yanxi, she didn't want to think about it, at least, not now.

Shen Yanxi's hand, which was holding the gift, had just been put into his sleeve, but stopped when his words were interrupted.

He looked at Jiang Suining, who was smiling appropriately, as if he didn't know what he wanted to say. However, Shen Yanxi knew very well that he was just pretending not to know in order to avoid embarrassment.

"Miss Jiang, do you think it's important to marry someone of the same social status?"

"Of course." Jiang Suining nodded. "Qi Da is not a good match. The difference in family background and status is too great. It is inevitable that conflicts will arise because of the difference."

"If Miss Jiang were to choose a husband, what would be considered a good match?"

Jiang Suining put down the teacup and said, "I have no plans to choose a son-in-law in recent years. I just want to do my business well."

Shen Yanxi was silent for a while, then shook his head. "In fact, Miss Jiang probably doesn't care about being well-matched. This sentence... is just an excuse for you to reject me."

There are many things hidden in Jiang Suining's eyes: perseverance, bravery, decisiveness, and even a bit of rebellion against the so-called rules. However, her manners are so good that it is easy to overlook that she is actually the one who is least like an ordinary girl.

Rather than saying that she values ​​being well-matched, it would be better to say that being well-matched is just an excuse she can use at the moment.

Jiang Suining smiled, "Mr. Shen, why do you have to say it out loud?"

Shen Yanxi is not the kind of person who would pester others. Since he has already made his attitude clear, there is no need to say some things completely.

Shen Yanxi looked at Jiang Suining quietly, holding the carefully selected gift in his sleeve, but he did not give up as Jiang Suining thought, but continued to speak.

"Miss Jiang, please forgive me for being rude, but I still want to finish what I have to say. I saw Miss Jiang and Wei Congze at the entrance of the Imperial Examination Hall before. I heard that Wei Congze had a good marriage and there was a misunderstanding, so I was jealous and followed them to the restaurant. The next day, outside Ning Mo Zhai, I wanted to express my feelings to you, Miss Jiang. When I saw Princess Chu and learned that it was a misunderstanding, I was very happy. However, I didn't say it out loud because Yuan Liang interrupted me at that time."

Shen Yanxi paused, smiled helplessly, and continued.

"These past few days, I've been looking for the right time, but every time I want to speak, I always feel it's inappropriate. I toss and turn, struggling with all kinds of issues. Although I know now may not be the right time, I also know that many people have recently gone to the Jiang family to propose marriage, and I'm really worried that if I continue to delay, you will get engaged."

"I have never liked other women before, and I was too slow to realize my own feelings. Before I say these words, I know that I will probably be rejected, but I still hope to express my feelings to you."

Shen Yanxi took out a small wooden box from her sleeve and placed it in front of Jiang Suining with a firm tone.

"I carved this myself, Miss Jiang. I don't know when it started, but I'm sure that I like you."

Jiang Suining looked at the small wooden box in front of her. After opening it, she found that it was a piece of excellent white jade with hibiscus patterns carved on it. She suddenly remembered the white jade brush with dragon pattern that she received on the day of her coming-of-age ceremony.

"On my birthday, I received a gift, a white jade brush with a dragon pattern. Was it given by Master Shen?"

"Yes." Shen Yanxi nodded.

"So it's you." Jiang Suining chuckled, "To be honest, I thought of a few people, but I really didn't expect it to be you, Mr. Shen."

"Do you still like it?"

Jiang Suining thought about the pen that he had put into the warehouse because he didn't know where it came from, and then nodded and said, "I like it very much. Thank you."

Shen Yanxi didn't ask whether he really liked her or was just being polite. He just looked at Jiang Suining and asked, "Do you have someone you like?"

"No, and what I just said about not wanting to get married in the next few years was the truth, not an excuse."

"Okay, as long as there isn't any." Shen Yanxi opened his lips.

Although he was rejected, this was within his expectations. As long as Jiang Suining didn't have anyone he liked for the time being, it would be fine.

Jiang Suining looked at Shen Yanxi's smile and frowned subconsciously, "Mr. Shen..."

"Miss Jiang, you don't have to say anything more. I didn't say those words just now because I wanted a result. I just wanted to tell you my feelings. That's all."

The smile on Shen Yanxi's face became brighter and brighter, and there was no trace of loss on his face at all.

"You don't have anyone you like, so I still have a chance. Since Miss Jiang just thought I was a good match, if you want to get married one day, please consider me first."

Jiang Suining looked at Shen Yanxi in surprise. She originally thought that the reason why the other party spoke in private instead of letting the matchmaker go directly to the Jiang family to propose marriage was because he didn't want to talk about the matter openly before he was sure of his feelings, so as to avoid being rejected and losing face for the Shen family and himself. But now it seems that she misunderstood Shen Yanxi?

"Why doesn't Mr. Shen just let a matchmaker come to propose marriage?" Jiang Suining did not speculate in his mind, but asked directly.

"You have already taken great pains to help Princess Chu get rid of the marriage she didn't want. Before I figure out your feelings, I won't let you become the second Princess Chu."

Shen Yanxi had a frank expression and clear eyes. He said this not to try to be considerate and win favor, but because he really thought so in his heart.

Their eyes met, and Jiang Suining slowly withdrew his gaze, "Thank you, Mr. Shen."

The tea in front of them had already gone cold. Shen Yanxi and Jiang Suining were speechless for a moment. Not wanting Jiang Suining to feel embarrassed, Shen Yanxi stood up first to say goodbye.

After watching Shen Yanxi go downstairs and walk out of the teahouse, just as Jiang Suining stood up and prepared to leave the teahouse, Shen Yanxi's voice was heard from downstairs.

"Miss Jiang."

Jiang Suining looked downstairs through the window and met Shen Yanxi's gaze.

There weren't many people on the street here at this time, and there was no one else near Shen Yanxi, so he didn't have to worry about being overheard by outsiders when he spoke.

"Mr. Shen, is there anything else?" Jiang Suining asked.

Shen Yanxi rode on the horse and looked up at Jiang Suining, "I was a little nervous just now and forgot a sentence."